Building Commission WA
Trying to make a claim against your builder for poor workmanship, faulty material, unfinished works, contract over-run or contract misdemeanour is not easy.
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Chemical Delignification - What You Need To Know
Chemical delignification is a term used for the reaction of un-seasoned (green) roof tile batons when in contact with various airborne chemicals
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Understanding Building Classifications
The building classifications are labelled Class 1 through to Class 10. Some classifications also have sub-classifications, referred to by a letter after the number (e.g. Class 1a)
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Asbestos in the Home
Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral made up of tiny fibres. When disturbed, it may produce a dust containing asbestos fibres. Breathing these fibres into the lungs may, in turn, cause a range of health problems including pleural plaques, asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma
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Structural Defects and Their Meanings
The definition of a structural defect, or structural element, has been a matter of contention for a number of years and in particular, in the assessment of home warranty insurance and statutory warranty claims
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Is The Plaster In Your New Home Ready To Paint?
At ABEL Building Inspections make sure your plaster is ready to paint during our Practical Completion Inspection
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The Consequences of Condensation
This article discusses how the failure to consider condensation within the built environment can have serious consequences arising from both surface and interstitial condensation.
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Causes of Condensation in the Home
Condensation seems innocent enough but it is the start of a more serious problem.
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White Enamelled Painted Doors Turning Crème
After conducting a PCI Building Inspection in Perth ABEL Building Inspections have sometimes had the customer complain after a couple of months that their doors are now cream or yellow, not white as it was when the painting was completed
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Do You Need A Building Inspection?
Before committing to buying a property, consider including a building inspection as part of your contract for the purchase so you can avoid any nasty surprises once you've moved in
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